Maddy Prior And The Carnival Band - The Angel Gabriel lyrics

The angel Gabriel from heaven came His wings a drifted snow, his eyes a flame "All hail," said he, "thou lowly maiden Mary" Most highly favoured lady! Gloria! "For known a blessed Mother thou shalt be All generations laud an honour thee Thy son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold" Most highly favoured lady! Gloria! Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head "To me be as it pleaseth God!" she said "My soul shall laud and magnify His holy name" Most highly favoured lady! Gloria! Of her Emmanuel, the Christ, was born In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn; And Christian folk throughout the world will ever say Most highly favoured lady! Gloria!